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LD61 UES

2011 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,229 mi
Last recorded102,229 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Carens65,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 UES
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 102,229 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 102,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 98,663 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 98,661 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor wont secure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn on inner edge,cut split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 95,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wear on edges,perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 92,784 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 92,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,483 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 88,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 79,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,234 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 71,223 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,382 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside handbrake performance requires attention

Pass 10 Nov 2017 58,425 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 47,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,866 miles

Emissions to clean to be detected by DSM

N/s/r child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 38,861 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working Hi-Level (1.2.1b)

Emissions to clean to be detected by DSM

N/s/r child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,110 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 30,110 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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LD61 UES is a 2011 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2011 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 65,503 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD61 UES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LD61 UES registered?

LD61 UES is a 2011 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is LD61 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD61 UES shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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